{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harrison Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":365528,"projectId":9825368,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for supporting my project! Your generous donation will help me add new books to our classroom library for my students to enjoy. I work hard to make sure our library includes a wide range of books so every child can find something that interests them.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, students are encouraged to choose their own books from the library. They keep their selections in personal book boxes and read them during our daily reading time. The excitement on their faces when new books arrive is truly wonderful to see. Having a large variety of books is especially important because my students read at different levels and have many unique interests.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our classroom library grow. These new books will be loved and used by all of my students. Your support helps spark a love of reading, and I am so grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764865898412,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-readers-with-awesome-new-books/9825368/","projectTitle":"Engaging Readers with Awesome New Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keilbach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kkeilbach"},{"teacherId":8920741,"projectId":9912323,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom library! My students have loved the new titles in our library. We have time for quiet reading almost daily and the students have enjoyed choosing new books that interest them. \r\nAt this point in the year, we are working on increasing stamina and independent reading fluency. Having books that interest my students and books that they want to pick up and read make such a difference in encouraging them to read independently! \r\nI love to see them excited when they find a new book they want to read! \r\nThank you again for your support of my classroom and growing readers!","fullyFundedDate":1764723779631,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-refresh/9912323/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caruso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8920741_orig.jpg?crop=1169,1170,x0,y670&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673619397467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8920741"},{"teacherId":205445,"projectId":10021230,"letterContent":"On many mornings, my students rush into our classroom full of excitement, curiosity, and stories to share. For some, however, they arrive carrying something else—hunger. It can be difficult for young learners to focus on reading, math, and problem-solving when their stomachs are empty and their energy is low. Thanks to your generous donation to Caring for Our Students – Supplying a Successful, Healthy Future, those mornings now look very different.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, students who need a boost can quietly grab a healthy snack that helps fuel their brains and bodies. We talk in class about how our brains are like muscles that need proper nutrition to grow stronger. Having these snacks available allows students to stay focused, participate more confidently, and remain engaged in their learning until lunchtime. Something as simple as a snack can turn a distracted or tired student into one who is ready to learn, collaborate, and succeed.\r\n\r\nYour support has also helped us create a healthier classroom environment. With tissues, paper towels, wipes, and disinfectant supplies, we are better able to keep germs from spreading. When students feel well, they miss fewer learning opportunities and feel more comfortable participating in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation sends a powerful message to my students—that people they may never meet truly care about them and their success. That feeling of support helps build confidence, security, and motivation that extends far beyond our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nThank you for being such an important part of our classroom story and for investing in the health, happiness, and future of my students. Your generosity is making a lasting difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768607161633,"projectUrl":"project/caring-for-our-students-supplying-a-su/10021230/","projectTitle":"Caring for our Students - Supplying a Successful, Healthy Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp205445_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486471948397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/prattk"},{"teacherId":2400977,"projectId":9913502,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our classroom board games have become a favorite part of recess time. Students use the games as a fun, structured option that encourages positive social interaction, problem-solving, and teamwork. The games give students a chance to connect with one another in a relaxed setting while still practicing important skills like taking turns, following rules, and communicating respectfully.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the board games, they were thrilled. There were lots of smiles, excited conversations, and immediate discussions about which games they hoped to try first. Many students were eager to learn new games, and others were proud to teach classmates games they already knew. The games quickly became something students look forward to during recess.\r\n\r\nAs a next step, students are continuing to build social and emotional skills through play. They are learning how to handle winning and losing gracefully, resolve minor conflicts, and include others. These experiences are carrying over into the classroom, helping students work more cooperatively during academic tasks. Your generosity has helped create a positive, inclusive recess environment, and we are incredibly thankful for the joy and growth these games have brought to our students.","fullyFundedDate":1767231020811,"projectUrl":"project/play-with-purpose-board-games-for-our-c/9913502/","projectTitle":"Play with Purpose: Board Games for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2400977_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542333820795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2400977"},{"teacherId":2400977,"projectId":9913614,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our new flexible floor seating has quickly become a meaningful part of our daily classroom routine. Students use the seating during reading groups and collaborative work time while sitting on the floor, and it has made a noticeable difference in their focus, comfort, and engagement. Having flexible options allows students to choose a space that helps them learn best, and it has encouraged thoughtful collaboration and respectful discussion during group activities.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new seating, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to try each option and couldn't wait to settle in with their reading groups. Many students shared how comfortable the seating felt and how much they enjoyed having a special spot to work together. That excitement has continued—students now transition to group work more smoothly and take pride in using the seating responsibly.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, our students are better prepared to dive deeper into their current reading lessons. They are working on strengthening comprehension skills, discussing texts with peers, and supporting their ideas with evidence from what they read. The flexible seating has created a welcoming learning environment where students feel comfortable sharing their thinking and learning from one another. Your support truly helped bring our classroom to life, and we are so grateful for the positive impact it has had on our students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1767234575043,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-counts-flexible-seating-for-foc/9913614/","projectTitle":"Comfort Counts: Flexible Seating for Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2400977_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542333820795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2400977"},{"teacherId":205445,"projectId":9879274,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our project: Sculpting Creativity Through STEM. With your support, my students are able to have fun, engaging STEM materials that provide them with much more comprehensive learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWe now have fun, science and art activities that allow students to complete grade-level projects involving problem-solving tasks. In addition, we have construction and art tasks that allow students to budget their time in ways that show them how to best use their time while teaching them grade-level time content.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support of our classroom, and of public education.","fullyFundedDate":1764165858640,"projectUrl":"project/sculpting-creativity-through-stem/9879274/","projectTitle":"Sculpting Creativity Through STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp205445_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486471948397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/prattk"},{"teacherId":8011824,"projectId":9771745,"letterContent":"Receiving the mirror, mouth model, and sound elicitation book through this donors choose has greatly improved my speech therapy sessions. The mirror allows students to see their own mouth movements, increasing awareness of correct sound production and supporting self-correction. The mouth model provides a clear visual for tongue and lip placement, helping students better understand how sounds are made.\r\n\r\nThe sound elicitation book has given me effective strategies and cues to help students produce challenging sounds. Together, these tools have increased student engagement, confidence, and accuracy in articulation, leading to stronger progress toward their speech goals.","fullyFundedDate":1766947463385,"projectUrl":"project/say-it-right-helping-students-find-thei/9771745/","projectTitle":"Say It Right: Helping Students Find Their Voice!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gilarno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8011824_orig.png?crop=363,363,x37,y41&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1629840125737","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8011824"},{"teacherId":5862919,"projectId":9584606,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of my 5th grade classroom. Your donations help ensure that students have the supplies they need to learn, explore, and grow each day. Because of you, my students will have access to tools that spark creativity, strengthen their skills, and make learning more meaningful. Your kindness makes a real difference, and we are incredibly grateful for your investment in our classroom community! \r\n\r\nWe are incredibly grateful for your generosity, your trust, and your belief in our classroom. Because of you, we can do more, dream bigger, and learn with joy! Thank you for helping us grow.","fullyFundedDate":1757423263248,"projectUrl":"project/new-year-new-supplies/9584606/","projectTitle":"New Year, New Supplies","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smyda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5862919_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536775472724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5862919"},{"teacherId":3416418,"projectId":9559449,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new large analog clock has already made a wonderful impact in the art room. My students were so excited when they first saw it—several immediately pointed out the bright color-coded sections and started guessing which colors matched their class times. It quickly became a fun conversation starter and helped them feel a sense of ownership over our shared space. The clock has also added a cheerful visual element to the room, making it feel even more welcoming and creative.\r\nWe've been using the clock daily during projects, especially during lessons where students rotate between tasks or work with a set amount of studio time. During a recent sculpture project, I watched a group of second graders proudly announce, \"We still have 10 minutes before cleanup!\" after checking the clock and matching their class's color-coded segment. Moments like these have shown just how effective the clock is in helping students develop time awareness, independence, and responsibility.\r\nAs we move forward with our current units, students will continue using the clock to track work time, transition smoothly between activities, and manage the creative process more confidently. Your support has given them not just a functional tool, but a skill-building resource they'll use every day. Thank you again for helping make time management such a colorful and engaging part of the art room!","fullyFundedDate":1762267693024,"projectUrl":"project/time-for-art/9559449/","projectTitle":"Time for Art","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Christoforetti","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp3416418_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1523977400291","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-christoforetti"},{"teacherId":205445,"projectId":9653391,"letterContent":"**Thank you for supporting our project: Creating a Class of Math Lovers! **\r\n\r\nThanks to your generosity, my students now have access to Math Tools Resource Kits and fun math manipulatives that make learning hands-on and exciting!\r\n\r\nWith these tools, students are moving from counting to mastering addition and subtraction, exploring place value, and starting to understand concepts like money, time, and measurement. The best way for them to learn is by doing—and these hands-on materials make all the difference in helping them build confidence, think critically, and truly love math.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your support of our classroom and our students' learning adventures!","fullyFundedDate":1757279043152,"projectUrl":"project/creating-a-class-of-math-lovers/9653391/","projectTitle":"Creating a Class of Math Lovers!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp205445_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486471948397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/prattk"},{"teacherId":205445,"projectId":9249800,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our project: Let's Take a Reading Adventure! With your support, my students are able to have fun, engaging classroom library books that provide them with much more comprehensive learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWe now have fun, engaging books that allow students to enter a world of fun and fantasy through their imagination. They love going on reading adventures, and with the addition of your books, they will have new adventures to explore.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support of our classroom and of public education.","fullyFundedDate":1752812012554,"projectUrl":"project/lets-take-a-reading-adventure/9249800/","projectTitle":"Let's Take A Reading Adventure!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp205445_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486471948397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/prattk"},{"teacherId":205445,"projectId":9256640,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our project: Building a Better Classroom Library. With your support, my students are able to have fun, engaging classroom library books that provide them with much more comprehensive learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWe now have fun, engaging books that allow students to enter a world of fun and fantasy through their imagination. They love going on reading adventures, and with the addition of your books, they will have new adventures to explore.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support of our classroom and of public education.","fullyFundedDate":1750888706233,"projectUrl":"project/building-a-better-classroom-library/9256640/","projectTitle":"Building A Better Classroom Library","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp205445_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486471948397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/prattk"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_91240","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":409,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":32,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":89,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.0,"schoolId":91240,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Harrison Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Harrison Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/penn-trafford-school-district/harrison-park-elementary-school/91240"}